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Project Code [2006-PhD-ET-13]

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Project title

Development of a Novel Process for the Removal of Selected Organic Compounds from Waste Streams

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Limerick (UL)

Lead Applicant

Tom O'Dwyer

Project Abstract

This research project involves the development of a solid regenerable catalytic adsorbent for treating selected organic bearing waste streams. This will be achieved by a two-step process involving first the removal of the aqueous contaminant by adsorption onto a selective adsorbent material and secondly catalytic oxidation of the adsorbed pollutant into oxides of carbon water and nitrogen. It is envisaged that the adsorption step will subsequently permit recycling and re-use of the treated aqueous waste stream and the catalytic oxidation step will subsequently allow the adsorbent/catalyst material to be re-used in further cycles of the overall treatment process.

Grant Approved

�89,510.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

01/11/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/05/2010